Peter,

Consider this open letter. The Hoh River is chronically underescaped and cannot withstand a kill fishery. You clearly knew this, but through your selfishness, you decided it was ok for you to overplay a fish to the point that it was bleading from the gills (this happens when fish are severely overplayed). Then, rather than release it, you decided to kill it in yet another ridiculous selfish act. Now you send out a letter for all of us to read trying to defend you despicable action. Well, let this post serve to call you on your attempt to decieve yourself and the rest of us. You and everyone else here know that what you did was unnecessary and selfish, and at the expense of a resource you claim to cherish. From a fellow flyfisherman, who fishes the Hoh, know this: I now know what you look like and if I ever see you on the river, it will not be pleasant.

Sincerely,
TWB